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Apollo 8 Flight Plan Signed by Borman and Lovell

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:390.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Apollo 8 Flight Plan Signed by Borman and Lovell
<B>Apollo 8 Flight Plan and Crew Logs, Signed by Frank Borman and James Lovell. </B></I>[Cape Canaveral], 1968. Two-pronged pressboard binder containing more than five hundred 11" x 17" Thermofaxed sheets, each providing detailed technical information about various aspects of the Apollo 8 mission, including: Launch Prep, Entry Checklist, Launch Maps, Photo Logs, Flight Plan, Malfunction Procedures, and much more. Also includes all the notes made by Borman, Lovell and Anders from their respective astronaut logs. Inscribed and signed in black felt tip pen on the first page of Vol. I of the Flight Plan: "<I>Frank Borman - Commander Apollo 8, December 21st - 27th, 1968</B></I>" and "<I>First manned flight to another world. James Lovell Apollo 8 CMP</B></I>." Approximately 15 sets of these documents were prepared for use by NASA executives, utilized as reference for subsequent space missions. Pressboard cover and interior pages show creases, wear, and occasional chips throughout, but are generally in very good condition. A wonderful and rare item from the first manned flight to a celestial body!<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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